The council described attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as irresponsible and also condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and Saudi Aramco facilities.

Expressing concern over threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the council stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and respect for international humanitarian law.

The statement also called for an end to the supply of weapons, financial resources and technical assistance to the Houthis.

The unanimous statement highlights the council’s concerns over Saudi Arabia’s security and the safety of international maritime routes in the region.